Merino, 59, stepped down shortly after a crisis session of Congress called on him to quit power before 6:00 pm (2300 GMT) or face censure.
Duterte appeals to private hospitals to increase bed capacity for COVID patients
President Rodrigo Duterte asked private hospitals in the country to increase the allotment of beds for coronavirus (Covid-19) patients.
WATCH | Duterte leaning towards extending state of calamity over Covid-19 – Palace
President Rodrigo Duterte will “most likely” issue a proclamation extending the country’s state of calamity.
Palace wishes ex-cop Mancao luck at new post
Malacañang said former police officer Cezar Mancao II will do a good job in addressing cybercrime in the country.
Palau invites US military to build bases as China seeks regional clout
The tiny Pacific nation of Palau has urged the United States military to build bases on its territory — which lies in a region where Washington is pushing back against growing Chinese influence.
WATCH | Palace respects Malaysia’s travel ban on Pinoys: ‘That’s a sovereign decision’
Malacañang on Thursday said it respect the decision of Malaysia to ban Filipino nationals from entering their country due to the high rate of increase in coronavirus cases in the Philippines.
WATCH | Kasama ang sundalo! RevGov proposal should be discussed publicly – Duterte
President Rodrigo Duterte wants a public discussion on proposals for the establishment of a revolutionary government in the country.
Pakistan tells YouTube to block ‘objectionable’ content
Pakistani regulators have asked YouTube to immediately block all videos they consider “objectionable” from being accessed in the country, a demand criticised by rights campaigners.
WATCH | Bayanihan 2 fund to help rebuild economy from Coronavirus – Palace
Malacañang expressed confidence that the stimulus fund under the proposed Bayanihan to Recover as One Act will help revive the country’s pandemic-hit economy.
Kailangan ng counseling! Gov’t seeks church leaders’ help as suicide cases rise
Justice Secretary Menardo Guevarra on Saturday (Aug. 22) has expressed concerns about the alarming rise of suicides in the country.
WATCH | ‘No sense of panic!’ Duque failed to manage country’s health system, Drilon says
No sense of panic!’ Francisco Duque III failed to manage country’s health system, Franklin Drilon says
WATCH | Dizon: Coronavirus spike in Philippines
Testing czar Vince Dizon dismissed the rising coronavirus infections in the country as “normal,” citing the government’s increased testing efforts.
Marcos seeks probe on alleged ‘tuition-padding’ in top universities: Online learning should be ‘less costly’
MANILA – Administration Senator Imee Marcos is seeking an investigation over the alleged “tuition-padding” in top universities in the country.
WATCH | Duterte to present PH’s COVID-19 recovery roadmap in annual speech
President Rodrigo Duterte is expected to unveil a roadmap that will help the country recover from the economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic during his his fifth State of the Nation Address, according to Malacañang.
WATCH | ABS-CBN closure a loss? Palace exec: Marami pa tayong watchdogs
Media giant ABS-CBN is not the only watchdog in the country, according to Malacañang.
WATCH | Thanks anyway: Palace says nothing new with Robredo’s suggestions on Covid-19 response
Malacañang on Thursday thanked Vice President Leni Robredo for her recommendations on how the government should manage the coronavirus pandemic in the country.
WATCH | CHED wants lab classes, OJT moved to January
The Commission on Higher Education urged colleges and universities in the country to resume laboratory instruction and internships next year.
WATCH | Duterte assures Pinoys: Huwag kayong matakot kung hindi ka terorista
Law-abiding citizens of the country should not fear the newly signed anti-terrorism law, President Rodrigo Duterte said.
WATCH | ‘Trust is not press release’: Duterte attests to Duque’s competence
President Rodrigo Duterte once again defended Health Secretary Francisco Duque III amid criticism for his handling of the coronavirus disease crisis in the country.
WATCH | Duterte doubts PH readiness for e-learning amid COVID: ‘Technology is good but…’
President Rodrigo Duterte feels the country is not prepared to facilitate online learning.
WATCH | Duterte to fire DOH officials over delayed health workers’ benefits
President Rodrigo Duterte has threatened to fire officials who failed to provide assistance to health workers who fell sick or died of coronavirus.
WATCH | Bakuna muna: Duterte favors class suspension until COVID vaccine found
President Rodrigo Duterte on Monday said he prefers that classes
will remain suspended in the country until a vaccine against coronavirus
becomes available.
Indonesia bans air, sea travel until June over virus fears
Indonesia will ban all air and sea travel until June, officials said Thursday, in an apparent effort to contain the spread of the coronavirus during the holiest period on the Islamic calendar.
